Ammonium persulfate(APS) - ACS, used for Ammonium persulfate can be used as an oxidizing reagent for the solvent-free oxidation of:Primary and secondary alcohols to corresponding carbonyl compounds in an aqueous medium.Thiols to disulfides.It can also be

CAS: 7727-54-0 Cat. No.: A112449 Formula: H8N2O8S2 Molecular Weight: 228.20 EC Number: 231-786-5
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Synonyms
Ammonium peroxodisulfate | PER | AP | APS
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Cited in 3153 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Ammonium persulfateis a readily available oxidizing agent for various chemicaltransformations, and it is also usedas a bleaching agent in the chemical industry.

Specifications

Synonyms
Ammonium peroxodisulfate | PER | AP | APS
Specifications & Purity
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Application
Ammonium persulfate can be used as an oxidizing reagent for the solvent-free oxidation of:Primary and secondary alcohols to corresponding carbonyl compounds in an aqueous medium.Thiols to disulfides.It can also be used as an initiator to initiate copolyme
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Names and Identifiers
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Canonical Smiles
[NH4+].[NH4+].[O-]S(=O)(=O)OOS(=O)(=O)[O-]
IUPAC Name
diazanium;sulfonatooxy sulfate
InChIKey
ROOXNKNUYICQNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/2H3N.H2O8S2/c;;1-9(2,3)7-8-10(4,5)6/h2*1H3;(H,1,2,3)(H,4,5,6)
Isomeric SMILES
[NH4+].[NH4+].[O-]S(=O)(=O)OOS(=O)(=O)[O-]
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
SE0350000
UN Number
1444
Packing Group
III
Molecular Weight
228.20
Reaxy-Rn
11343687
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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomInorganic compounds
SuperclassHomogeneous non-metal compounds
ClassNon-metal oxoanionic compounds
SubclassNon-metal peroxodisulfates
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentNon-metal peroxodisulfates
Alternative Parents Inorganic salts  Inorganic oxides  
Molecular FrameworkNot available
Substituents Non-metal peroxodisulfate - Inorganic oxide - Inorganic salt
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of inorganic compounds known as non-metal peroxodisulfates. These are inorganic non-metallic compounds containing a peroxodisulfate as its largest oxoanion.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
G2609225G2609225Certificate of AnalysisJun 22, 2026 A112449
C2613515C2613515Certificate of AnalysisFeb 04, 2026 A112449
K2518337K2518337Certificate of AnalysisOct 16, 2025 A112449
D2515292D2515292Certificate of AnalysisMar 31, 2025 A112449
K2419176K2419176Certificate of AnalysisNov 04, 2024 A112449
H2421068H2421068Certificate of AnalysisAug 30, 2024 A112449
D2425142D2425142Certificate of AnalysisApr 03, 2024 A112449
E2410270E2410270Certificate of AnalysisApr 03, 2024 A112449
E2410271E2410271Certificate of AnalysisApr 03, 2024 A112449
B2427430B2427430Certificate of AnalysisFeb 02, 2024 A112449
K2314128K2314128Certificate of AnalysisOct 24, 2023 A112449
G2327100G2327100Certificate of AnalysisJul 12, 2023 A112449
C23101203C23101203Certificate of AnalysisFeb 02, 2023 A112449
J2226146J2226146Certificate of AnalysisOct 10, 2022 A112449
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityLight sensitive.Hygroscopic
Refractive Index1.5
Melt Point(°C)120°C
Molecular Weight228.210 g/mol
XLogP3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count8
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass227.972 Da
Monoisotopic Mass227.972 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area152.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count12
Formal Charge0
Complexity206.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count3
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